After putting away the mule cart at the foot of the mountain, Lin Momo and Shiguang walked up the mountain, and even brought Benben, who hadn't shown up for a long time, out of their spatial storage.

The two spent three days on this trip into the mountains.

Considering that natural disasters would inevitably be accompanied by famine, Lin Momo and Shi Guang discussed it and casually planted a few drought-resistant and high-yield crops in the foothills, such as sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and winter melons.

The seedlings were all pre-grown in the space. Before planting, the pits were thoroughly watered, then the seedlings were placed in, covered with soil, and watered again to ensure that the seedlings could take root and grow. They would bear fruit in about two months.

The tender leaves and fruits of the first two types are edible and are particularly high-yielding, making them excellent disaster relief food.

After the villagers in the nearby villages have run out of food at home, they will naturally run into the mountains to find something to eat. It remains to be seen who will be lucky enough to find them in the future.

Lin Momo felt embarrassed to only take and not give back, as this was a small way of giving back to the people of this era, since she had gained so much from the Qian family this time.

Back in the valley, as expected, the fields and vegetable gardens were overgrown with weeds, and because it hadn't rained for days, the crops and seedlings looked listless due to lack of water.

After tidying up the house with Shi Guang, Lin Momo immediately went to the fields to weed. After weeding for a while, Lin Momo felt her arms getting sore, so she started to think.

Without thinking, she remembered watching a video of ducks being herded into fields to weed and eat locusts, and thought to herself, why don't they try it too?

A few days ago, Lin Momo emptied the Qian family's kitchen, which contained several cages of live animals such as chickens, ducks, and geese, totaling more than twenty, which could be put to good use.

However, the wheat fields are planted too densely. If chickens and ducks were put in, they would surely eat the wheat seedlings along with them.

We could try planting peanuts and soybeans in separate ridges in another field. The seedlings grow on high ridges, so there's no fear of chickens and ducks trampling them.

Shi Guang found his wife's idea quite novel and encouraged her, "Then let's give it a try. If it works, we can save some effort."

With support, Lin silently put down her hoe and went to test the water in the nearby field. Out of caution, she first released two ducks into the gaps between the ridges.

"Quack quack quack..." The two ducks were startled and started quacking and squawking in a panic as soon as they were moved to a new environment.

Luckily there were only two, otherwise the noise would have given me a terrible headache.

Before long, the two ducks adapted to the outside environment and began to bury their heads and rumps along the ridges of the field, eating the weeds on the ground. After finishing what was under their feet, they would move forward on their own, without Lin Momo having to urge them from behind.

The couple was very satisfied with the result, which meant that the weeding work could now be mostly handled by these little guys.

With her initial victory, Lin Momo confidently released the remaining ten ducks, which would clear the weeds from the field in one round trip.

Before dark, the weeds in the fields and vegetable gardens were cleared, and the dozen or so ducks ate their fill, causing their egg production to skyrocket. In just two days, they produced nearly thirty duck eggs, much to Lin Momo's delight. She immediately made a batch of salted duck eggs.

The next day was another sunny day. Seeing no hope of rain, the two began to water the land.

There was a water ditch next to the field, so watering was not a big problem. All you had to do was bring the spring water from the ditch into the field. This task naturally fell to Shiguang.

Lin Momo was in charge of watering the vegetable garden, still using the same hose that was used to wash the furniture last time. One end was fixed to the spring, and the other end was placed in the vegetable patch. She only needed to move the hose after watering a patch of vegetables, and she still had time to run over and check on Shiguang watering the garden.

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After finishing their chores at home, the two took Benben for a stroll in the mountains.

Throughout the winter, Lin Momo studied medical books and learned a lot about herbs. She then thought about seeing the growing environment and form of various medicinal materials.

Unexpectedly, they encountered a family of three wolves on the road.

It had been more than half a month since I last saw him, and the little wolf seemed to have grown up a bit. He was no longer the carefree little guy waiting to be fed. Since living with his parents, he had visibly become more wild, and his eyes had become a little fierce.

However, upon seeing his former master and companions, his imposing aura immediately subsided. He happily circled around Lin Momo and Shiguang twice before playing with Benben, as if he had returned to his old self.

All day long, the three wolves followed the couple around the mountains, as if they were protecting their safety.

The two set up a tent in the mountains that night. The little wolf and Benben slept inside with their master, while its parents slept outside the tent to keep watch.

On this day, the male wolf that accompanied the couple on their hunting trip only managed to catch one roe deer.

Lin Momo took out several large pieces of stewed wild goat meat from her spatial storage to give the family of three an extra meal, which could also be considered payment for their bodyguard service.

The two wolves, who were eating cooked food for the first time, were captivated by the delicious food after taking a bite. They ate with great relish, without even lifting their heads.

The following morning, Lin Momo and Shiguang were digging up an astragalus plant that was over twenty years old. The area was somewhat desolate, and the soil was hard. The roots of the astragalus were buried deep underground and not easy to dig up, so it took quite a bit of effort.

Suddenly, the male wolf on guard nearby growled, while the female wolf appeared anxious. The wolf cubs and Benben also looked tense, ready to fight at any moment, as if some danger was approaching them.

Seeing this, Shi Guang's expression hardened. He stood up, pulled his wife behind him, and said in a deep voice, "Mo Mo, you go into the space first."

As he spoke, he handed the hoe in his hand to Lin Momo, and with his other hand he touched the weapon tucked into his waistband, his gaze following the direction in which the male wolf howled.

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